I'm a software engineer with a passion for creating magical interactions in software. I consider myself a product-minded engineer: focused on creating business value and understanding what makes a product shine.

I love talking to customers, understanding their pains and helping them achieve their goals. I'm a strong believer in the power of curiosity and the importance of asking questions.

I have worked with companies of all sizes:

• Large corporations: Brex, Coinbase
• Early-stage startups: Increment, Booqsi
• Software consulting: ioasys

For more details, check my resume.

As for my skills:

• UI Engineering (my current specialty in the T-shape format): React and Next.js, Tailwind, Styled Components, Framer Motion
• Backend Engineering: TypeScript (Node.js), Go, Kotlin, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, Kafka, Convex
• AI Engineering: Python, LLMs, LangChain, Embeddings, Prompt Engineering
• Databases: PostgreSQL, SQLite, DynamoDB
• Architecture: modular monoliths, event-driven, microservices
• Platform Engineering and Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, AWS, Vercel

I have two publications:

• lucasfaria.dev: technical articles about what I learn and share bits of knowledge publicly.
• Dev na Gringa: Portuguese newsletter with practical advice for career growth, soft skills and working remotely.

I have been living together with my fiancée, Iara, since 2020, and our three little pets, Ayla, Luan, and Luna. I love coding, cooking, reading, nature, and animals! 🌵🐾📚🍳